Cocktail
151 Swizzle
How to make a 151 Swizzle: the high-proof tiki swizzle with overproof rum, lime, falernum and bitters. An exciting, spicy classic over crushed ice.
5 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The 151 Swizzle is a high-proof tiki classic that tames the powerful overproof rum with lime, spicy falernum and Angostura. Swizzled over crushed ice, it becomes ice-cold and wonderfully aromatic - a drink for lovers of intense flavors.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass halfway with crushed ice.
- Add rum, lime juice, falernum and sugar syrup to the glass.
- Stir briskly with a swizzle stick until the outside of the glass fogs up.
- Top up to the rim with more crushed ice.
- Drizzle Angostura Bitters over the top and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Garnish: Freshly grated nutmeg
Pro tip: Stir with a swizzle stick (or bar spoon) until the outside of the glass frosts over - this dilutes and chills the drink just right.
Frequently asked questions
What does 151 mean on rum?
151 stands for 151 proof, around 75.5 percent alcohol - a very strong overproof rum.
What is a swizzle?
A swizzle is a Caribbean drink category in which the ingredients are whisked directly in the glass over crushed ice with a swizzle stick.
Can I reduce the alcohol content?
You can replace part of the overproof rum with regular dark rum, which makes the drink milder.
Ingredients
- Overproof rum (151)4.5 cl
- Lime juice2 cl
- Falernum1.5 cl
- Sugar syrup1 cl
- Angostura Bitters4 dashes
- Crushed iceas needed
